Trades & Vocational Training Programs

A trade or vocational education prepares you for a career in a professional trade and is often available through technical or vocational colleges, a career training college, or a trade school. Community colleges also offer career education and job training courses. Popular trade degrees include animal care, artistic design & fashion, beauty & fitness, construction & utilities, and vehicle technology & repair. People who master these trades often look for jobs such as veterinary technician, fashion designer, aesthetician, electrician, and mechanic

The outlook for skilled trade jobs is positive well into the future. The population of skilled trade professionals is aging and many will soon retire and open up new positions to those with specialized skills.